Category Archives: Latest News
Central Minnesota Pilots AI-Powered Road Safety Tool Ahead of '100 Deadliest Days'
(KNSI) - Central Minnesota has been picked to pilot a new tool for a data-driven approach to making the roads safer as the 100 deadliest days to travel get underway. The program is designed to help id...
May 22, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Metro Bus Wins Innovation Award
(KNSI) - Metro Bus celebrated Thursday as it was honored with a Transit Innovation Award from TripSpark. It recognizes Metro Bus's commitment to using technology to improve riders' experiences. Metro ...
May 22, 2025 Metro Bus
Central Minnesota Still Dealing With Abnormally Dry Conditions
(KNSI) - Over 99% of Stearns County and all of Benton County are still abnormally dry, but future reports will likely show this week's drenching rain has helped. In the tri-county area, Sherburne is i...
May 22, 2025 Unsplash
Minneapolis Woman Sentenced to Over Four Years for Her Role in the $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
(KNSI) - A Minneapolis woman will spend more than four years in prison for her role in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scam. Court documents say, from December 2020 through January 2022, 63-year-...
May 22, 2025 Unsplash
Changes Coming to St. Cloud Fireworks Show in the Air and on the Ground
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Fireworks Committee is making changes to this year's show on multiple fronts. First for the rocket's red glare and bombs bursting in air, President Christina Buttenhoff tells KN...
May 22, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
St. Cloud Police Warn of Recent Alarming Trend Involving Vehicle Thefts
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department is warning the public about increased vehicle thefts and attempted thefts across the city. A press release says thieves are specifically targeting Hyundai and ...
May 22, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Deep Fried Dreams and Puzzle Schemes! The State Fair's Kickoff to Summer Starts Thursday
(KNSI) - Cheese curds, deep fried ranch dressing, craft beverages, a puzzle hunt, and more await revelers at the fifth annual Kickoff to Summer at the Minnesota State Fair. The event runs from the 22n...
May 22, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Fly Back in Time as the Tin Goose Lands in St. Cloud Next Month
(KNSI) - Aviation and history enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to experience the golden age of air travel when the Experimental Aircraft Association's historic Ford Tri-Motor lands at St. Clou...
May 22, 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association
Man Facing Federal Child Pornography Charges After Maintaining Exploitive Relationship Throughout Stearns County Conviction
(KNSI) - A man already convicted of creating child pornography in Stearns County is now facing federal charges as officials allege past legal problems didn't deter him from continuing the abuse. Rober...
May 21, 2025 Unsplash
Waite Park Mayor Highlights Growth, Community Connection in State of the City Address
(KNSI) - The state of the city of Waite Park is one of connectedness and growth together. That was the message during first-term Mayor Ken Schmitt's address on Wednesday. After the speech, he spoke wi...
May 21, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News